SCCJA UNIT 2 Graded A+

Ethics - ANSWER-study of what is morally right and what is not Motivations for unethical conduct - ANSWER-Anger lust greed peer pressure Common crimes officer commit - ANSWER-False statements, larceny, sex offenses, battery Average experience level of officers who get in ethical dilemmas - ANSWER-7 years 1st phase of continuum of compromise - ANSWER-Omission Examples of omission - ANSWER-Ignoring traffic violations, failing to conduct follow ups, complete paperwork 2nd phase of continuum of compromise - ANSWER-administrative Examples of administrative unethical conduct - ANSWER-drinking on duty, not reporting accidents 3rd phase of continuum of compromise - ANSWER-criminal Examples of criminal unethical conduct - ANSWER-evidence tampering, thefts 4 justifications for unethical conduct - ANSWER-denial of victim, victim of circumstance, higher cause, victim blaming Denial of victim - ANSWER-officer believes there's no victim, so no harm done. example- stealing money from drug dealer Victim of circumstance - ANSWER-Officer believes no choice but to act in a certain way Higher cause - ANSWER-Officer believes he must break rules to accomplish goal. example- unlawful search of sexual predator Consequences of unethical conduct - ANSWER-Criminal charges, civil litigation, negative impact on community relations, disciplinary action, loss of certification, domestic problems Greatest consequence of unethical conduct - ANSWER-officer safety 2 groups that officers feel pressured by to keep quiet about unethical conduct - ANSWER-Individuals who commit the act, someone not involved in it